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Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong

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A balcony with a stone wall, a table with drinks, and a view of the sea.
A stone pathway leading to a beach with a clear blue sky.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a vase of flowers, and a view of a pool and ocean.
A pool with lounge chairs, a wooden pergola, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rethymnon
  • Place, beach near Σφακάκι
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rethymnon Venetian Port
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rethymno

This villa places you within a 10-minute drive of Platanes Beach and Geropotamos Beach. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • beach near Σφακάκι - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Town Beach - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Fortezza Castle - 16 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Rethymnon Venetian Port - 17 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • University of Crete - 20 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Poppy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ciao - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ακρογιάλι (Akrogiali) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paprica - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront Villa w/Private Pool, BBQ and Ping Pong

šŸ’– Why Guests Love Villa Dioni
• Beachfront Bliss: Located just 30m from the sea with a direct path to the water’s edge.
• Private Pool Paradise: Features a stunning outdoor pool with panoramic Aegean views.
• Modern Mediterranean Design: A stylish 150sqm villa built in 2020 with high-end, contemporary finishes.
• Family Friendly: Includes a dedicated children’s playground, ping pong, and safe outdoor gardens.

šŸ” Experience Coastal Elegance at Villa Dioni Villa Dioni is a 150 sqm beachfront sanctuary located in the peaceful village of Stavromenos, offering a sophisticated blend of privacy and luxury. Part of the exclusive Nymphes complex, this residence was built in 2020 to provide an authentic yet modern Cretan escape. With its stone-clad architecture, private pool area, and direct access to a quiet beach just 30 meters away, Villa Dioni is the ultimate retreat for families or groups seeking the perfect balance of relaxation and exploration.

šŸ›‹ Inside the Villa: Layout
Lower Ground Floor:
• Utility Zone: Dedicated storage and laundry area with a washing machine and dryer. Includes a football and a ping pong table for guest use.
Ground Floor:
• Living Area: A bright, open-plan lounge featuring designer furniture and a Smart HDTV with satellite channels.
• Kitchen: A fully equipped modern kitchen with premium appliances, including a dishwasher and Nespresso machine.
• Bedroom 1: A comfortable double bedroom served by a convenient ground-floor bathroom with WC and shower.

First Floor:
• Bedroom 2: A spacious double bedroom with a private en-suite bathroom and a private balcony overlooking the sea.
• Bedroom 3: A twin bedroom featuring two single beds, an en-suite bathroom, and its own sea-view balcony.

🌓 Outdoor Paradise
• Private Swimming Pool: A large pool (10m x 4m) with a depth of 1.50m, perfect for cooling off while watching the sea.
• Recreation & Play: A dedicated children’s playground for family entertainment.
• Al Fresco Dining: A built-in BBQ station and outdoor dining area set within beautifully landscaped grassy gardens.
• Beach Access: A private path leads you just 30 meters directly to the beach in front of the villa.

šŸ“ Prime Location near Rethymno
• Stavromenos Beach: 30m.
• Local Tavernas (Kexagias & Polious House): Within 1.5km to 2km.
• Supermarket & Pharmacy: 2 km.
• Rethymno City Center: 12 km (approx. 15 minutes).
• Heraklion Airport: 65 km.

🧭 Nearby Attractions & Day Trips
Within 15–30 Minutes:
• Rethymno Old Town: Wander through the Venetian harbor, visit the Rimondi Fountain, and explore the maze of historic, flower-lined alleys.
• Arkadi Monastery: A landmark of Cretan architecture and history, located in a stunning mountain setting.
• Eleutherna Museum: Discover the `Homer in Crete` archaeological site and its award-winning museum.
• Platanias (Platanes): A lively nearby suburb filled with shops, beach bars, and international dining options.

Perfect Day Trips:
• Chania Venetian Port (1h): Visit the world-renowned harbor, the Egyptian Lighthouse, and the vibrant local market (Agora).
• Knossos Palace (1h): Journey to the heart of the Minoan civilization and explore the legendary Labyrinth near Heraklion.
• Preveli Palm Forest (50 mins): A tropical-style landscape where a river flows through a palm forest into the Libyan Sea on the south coast.
• Kournas Lake (35 mins): Crete`s only freshwater lake, ideal for pedal boating and spotting turtles against a mountain backdrop.
• Matala Caves (1h 20m): Explore the famous Neolithic caves and soak in the bohemian atmosphere of this iconic coastal village.

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šŸ›”ļø Managed by CreteVillas4U | Experts in Cretan hospitality ensuring a seamless, high-quality stay.
To ensure a stress-free holiday experience, we will send you a link to our GuestGuide4u approximately two weeks prior to your arrival. This guide will include many details for the house, recommendations for local activities in Crete, suggested restaurants, and other helpful travel information.

🧳 Included Services
• Welcome Basket: Filled with local Cretan treats upon arrival.
• Housekeeping: Professional cleaning and linen change every 3-4 days.
• 24/7 Support: Managed by the dedicated CreteVillas4U team.
• Professional Pool & Garden maintenance.

🌟 Premium Services (Available at an extra cost)
• Private Chef, Wine Tasting, Beauty Treatments, or Personal Training.
• Car rentals and transfers (with exclusive guest discounts), sailing trips, guided tours, and private boat rentals.
• Pre-arrival shopping service.
• Babysitting services and in-villa doctor on call.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cooking classes
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Do not forget to turn off the A/C units, the lights of the property, as well as any electrical device that you may have used.
Please leave the house in the same condition as you would like to find it when coming here.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

1. You can arrive at your accommodation after 15:00 on the Arrival Date of your holiday and you must leave by 11:00 on the Departure Date.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total (22 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Property Registration Number 1167166

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed GBP 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

493674

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this villa?

This villa is located in Rethymno, close to Spilies Beach, Platanes Beach, and Mili Gorge. Geropotamos Beach is also within a driving distance of 3.5 mi.

Is a spa located at this villa?

Spa services at the villa include massages.

Is this villa next to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does this villa provide breakfast?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this villa.

How close is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is about 28 mi away.

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Villa for a relaxing getaway

A really beautiful and modern villa by the ocean. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you to Menios for the good and friendly check-in on our arrival day. We felt very welcome. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025